As a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be a visible personality on the ward who is able to take control of situations and manage the general day to day running of the unit, in the ward manager's absence. You will need to be approachable and supportive to all staff and be able to offer advice and guidance when needed. You will lead by example and support junior staff to maintain the units high standards. We currently have vacancy for a permanent band 6 position on SDEC. We are a multi-speciality unit which works alongside AE with an aim to see and treat patients on the same day and prevent admissions to hospital. We are seeking an innovative, highly motivated forward thinking nurse who has the ability to manage a busy unit on a daily basis using expert clinical knowledge and judgement whilst providing support to staff. You will be responsible for taking referrals from GP/NWAS and ED and inputting these on the system as well as co-ordinating an extremely busy area. You will be expected to have both a ‘hands on' approach in providing high quality care and have a visible and approachable presence on the ward in order to support junior staff with their role. You will also be expected to support the ward manager with general management duties and have an understanding of the varying factors that affect patient care and experience, staff development and must comply with Trust Policies at all times. This is a permanent position. The successful candidate will be supported by the ward manager and matron. For more information and an informal chat please contact Samantha Hughes/Charmagne Valeriano (Ward managers) 01253954346 Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients. As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Samantha Hughes/Charmagne Valeriano Job title: Ward Manager Email address: samantha.hughes39nhs.net Telephone number: 01253 954346 Other manager contact details. charmagne.valerianonhs.net